Visual Learning Systems
Using the Scientific Method: the Scientific Method
This informative and understandable program uses practical examples to help students understand and use the components of the scientific method. Concepts and terminology: hypothesis, experiment, measuring, data, analysis, and conclusion.
Visual Learning Systems
Scientific Method: What Is the Scientific Method?
Upon viewing the Scientific Method video series, students will be able to do the following: Appreciate the importance of science and scientific discoveries in improving quality of life. Understand that the scientific method is one of...
Visual Learning Systems
Your Science Fair Project: the Scientific Method
The scientific method is the foundation of work for scientists. In this video the scientific method is explained in detail serving as the basis for your science fair project. The process of creating a science fair project along with...
Sprouts Learning
The Scientific Method: Steps, Examples, Tips and Exercise
The scientific method is an important tool to solve problems and learn from our observations.
Visual Learning Systems
Scientific Method: Introduction
Upon viewing the Scientific Method video series, students will be able to do the following: Appreciate the importance of science and scientific discoveries in improving quality of life. Understand that the scientific method is one of...
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
The Origin of Species: Lizards in an Evolutionary Tree
Different islands in the Caribbean have very similar species of anole lizards, which each have their own place in the ecosystem. Researchers did several studies to determine whether the anoles evolved into the different species then...
TED-Ed
Our Buggy Moral Code
Why do humans cheat? Under what conditions are we more or less likely to cheat? Listen as Dan Ariely reveals intriguing results of several of his studies on the cost-benefit analysis of cheating, and how these findings relate to such...
Curated OER
The Scientific Method
What is the scientific method? Verun explains it all. He walks through each step of the process as he makes a hypothesis, designs an experiment, and analyzes and reports the results. Have your class use the scientific method to design...
Scholastic
Study Jams! Identify Outcomes and Make Predictions
Making predictions and identifying possible outcomes are skills that all science pupils should possess. In this video, Mia and Sam discuss the chances of puppies being male or female as an example. The animation is adorable, and will...
TED-Ed
The Danger of Science Denial
"Everyone is entitled to their own opinions... but they're not entitled to their own facts." Michael Specter, a well-respected science and technology journalist, speaks eloquently about modern attitudes toward science and progress and...
California Academy of Sciences
California Academy of Sciences: How Science Works
A video showing how the scientific process is not a linear step-by-step process but rather can be illustrated with a flow chart. Follow scientist through this dynamic process as they discover a new species of spider found in a cave. [5:53]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Biology: The Scientific Method
This video investigates how to ask questions and test explanations using the scientific method. [11:48]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: What Are Empirical Questions?
Created to teach students of the 21st century, SOPHIA is bringing the concept of empirical questions straight to your fingertips within this interactive lesson. [13:36]
Into the Outdoors
Into the Outdoors: Chemistry of Life
A four part vide segment, that explores photosynthesis all the way up the food chain to show how the "chemistry of dairy science directly relates to the chemistry of life". The video explores using the scientific method to test...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Universe Origins
This video segment from Swift: Eyes through Time covers gamma ray bursts; geocentric and heliocentric models, and cultural interpretations of scientific data. [3:28]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Pitch: Super Sounding Drums
This video segment, adapted from ZOOM, explores sounds made by homemade drums of different sizes, shapes, and materials. [3:41]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Sesame Street: Jay Sean: Super Grover 2.0
A superhero anthem with a STEM twist! Jay Sean sings a super song about Super Grover 2.0. With his powers of observation, investigation, and technology, Super Grover 2.0 can solve any problem! This video focuses on STEM curriculum. [2:13]
PBS
Pbs Kids Clubhouse Adventures: Clubhouse Theme: What Are Inventions?
Abby Brown, KIDS Clubhouse Adventures co-host, loves to help kids have fun while learning! In this segment, Abby teaches kids about a few famous inventors, including Karl Benz, Thomas Edison, and Lizzie Maggie. [2:05]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Ready to Learn 2010 2015 Initiative: The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!
In this fun song from The Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That!, children learn about planning and carrying out investigations. Nick and Sally learn to keep an open mind about accidents, and all the new discoveries they can lead to! [1:30]
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Scientific Inquiry: Scientific Theory & Evidence
A video that explains the importance of following the scientific method and finding evidence, in order to test if a theory is correct. Includes a karaoke song with lyrics, a quiz to test students' knowledge, and vocabulary definitions.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Scientific Research Critical Thinking and Methods
This lesson will describe the role and four basic principles of critical thinking in psychology. The application and use of the experimental method and the six elements that make up the scientific method in psychology will be examined.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Predicting and Controlling Scientific Research
This lesson will examine prediction, control, and researcher bias as factors that researchers attempt to define and control prior to experimentation.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: The Scientific Method and Experiments
This lesson will introduce the scientific method and explain how to use the scientific method to gather data and help set up an experiment.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Scientific Research Types
This lesson will explain the basic research method, the animal method, and applied research.